Using a Chemex requires water to be heated in a tea kettle prior to brewing, and it requires a finer ground than what auto-drip machines ask for. After the water is brought to a boil, it’s important to wait for it to cool just slightly (about 30 seconds)…Read more

“Great Coffee with Less Effort”

Note: I got the 8 cup versionI’ve been through a lot of coffee makers, and hated them all till now.My biggest issue has always been cleanup! I’d leave coffee-grounds in, be too lazy to clean it up later, get mold growing in the…Read more

“King of Manual Drip Devices”

There is a dirty little secret that many of these appliance companies don’t want you to know. Manual drip coffee from a simple cone device makes the best coffee. Here’s why. You need to have two tablespoons of coffee for every cup. The water must be just…Read more